Political clashes and reformers clash with Mayor Clark
The article notes tensions over access to the electric light trustees report and criticizes Mayor Clark for blocking The Herald from papers. It mentions Democratic leaders, the Senate, and upcoming statements by Bryaza. It discusses districting Daviess and Greene counties and debates on presidential leadership and party control at the national level. Seaton Cuaencey M. Derew is referenced in a Washington speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark
Electric Light Trustees
Hin
The
Herald
SoMa
Seaton Cuaencey M. Derew
National Republican Editorial Association
Washington
Indiana Legislature and Light Plant Trustees Debate
A passage laments Congress and state bodies for failing to act while Indiana legislators just closed a session. The report commends the light board and trustees Trueblood Burke Neal for stabilizing the electric light plant amid many difficulties. It urges the council to proceed cautiously in reorganizing local leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matt Burke
Hervey
Trueblood
John T. Neal
Government cash balance and debt figures noted
The United States Treasury balance on March 1 stood around 375 million dollars. Last month nearly six million dollars was paid on the public debt, with a surplus of receipts over expenditures near six million, contrasted with February's two and a half million. The piece mocks alarmists and recalls eight years since the endless chain bond cycles and mentions the Dingley law’s perceived impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
L Treasury
Reorganizers Aim to Oust Bryan in Nebraska Nomination
Current Comment notes that organizers plan to send men to Nebraska to reshape the Democratic Party so Bryan cannot join the next national convention. The move faces bold challenges and potential costs, with supporters hoping to defeat Bryan in his home state and secure a convention berth. Heavyweights Hill Lamont Whitney Cleveland Gorman and Olney are cited as backing this effort.
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Jreorganizers
Nebraska
Democratic Party
Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Ryan
Hill
Lamont
Whitney
Cleveland
Gorman
Olney
Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil Heals Wide Range of Ailments
A household necessity advertised as a cure all for burns cuts and wounds plus sore throat croup catarrh and asthma claims it never fails in soothing ailments and restoring health. The promotion emphasizes broad effectiveness and daily use for family care.
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Thomas
Bw& O S-W Ticket Sale for Vincennes Trip 1903
Southern Teachers Association announces ticket sales from Washington to Vincennes Indiana for a trip April 9 to 11 1903 with limited return options through April 13. Fare is 00 cents.
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Vincennes
Ind
Bw& O. S-W
Washington
Local notes on town growth and political views
The piece notes Vincennes prospects with shops and factories possibly moving in, plus Washington urging relocation for a barrel-heading plant. It also reports Judge Robert W. Miers advocating a 1904 Democratic platform centered on honest money, tariff reform, convict labor limits, trust control, and Filipino independence, with liberal pensions and economy as aims.
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Robert W. Miers
Indiana
Pehould
Cincinnati Exquirer
New Suits Alice Foster v Jones in quiet title case
Alice Foster sues John Jones in a quiet title action with O Neall and O Neall as attorneys for the plaintiff. The record notes a contrasting aphorism about appearance and judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Foster
John Jones
O’neall & O’neall
Ely Cream Balm testimonial from 19th century ad
A reader from Rahway New Jersey and another from Dover New Hampshire report relief from catarrh after using Ely's Cream Balm. They claim ease of use, no irritation, and relief after first application. Product advertised at 50 cents or six dollars mailed from New York.
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Ely
Marcus G. Shantz
Rahway
N. J
Will Wage Fi cat Answer To Be Filed
In St Louis on March 9 the expected answer to dissolve the injunction preventing a Wabash railroad employee strike will be filed in federal court today. The voluminous document signals a lengthy fight with heavy legal preparation. Attorney E J Pinney and others indicate the end of their labor nears as leaders spent Sunday hearing statements for the case.
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St. Louis
Wabash Railroad
United States District Court
E. J. Pinney
Cleveland
Strike Talk by Bridge and Structural Iron Workers
At International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers HQs in New York a representative rejects claims the strike was sympathy with holsting engineers. He says American Bridge Co has long broken faith, using cheaper labor while workers did hard tasks, and that the union has sought meetings without success. The union will not hold further meetings now. strikes continue.
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Bridge and Structural Iron Workers
New York
International Association of Bridge and Structual Iron Workers
American Bridge Company
Holsting Engineers
The
International Association
Chicago
Mtne
Fatal Fires and Murders Across American Towns
Five die in Aurora road house fire on Hunker creek with owner Charles Berpsle his wife and two children and manager Thomas Baird among the dead. Nearby Lester WV reports six burned and one fatally injured in a small hotel fire. Ohio tragedy sees Mathias Blasing found murdered after a cashless robbery. A 14 year old is assassinated near Lowes Station Junction. Caracas blocks navigation on the Orinoco and rebels take Barcelona and Carupano. Rev Campbell named successor to Dr Parker at City Temple in London.
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Seattle
Wash
Dawson
Aurora Road
Hunker Creek
Charles Berpsle
Thomas Baird
Bernsie
Portland
Oregon
Baird
Ontario
Cumberland
Mda
Lester
Pear Elkins
W. Va
Ohio
Bowling Green
Mathias Blasing
Custer
Iby
Blggins
Victory for reformers blocks liquor changes in Indiana
March 9 report describes reformists defeating changes to the Nicholson law and passing a measure restricting liquor sales near soldiers' homes at Lafayette and Marion. It notes interurban and street railway consolidation moves led by Widener and Elking interests, with a push to expand double tracking and rights of way. A notable Evansville fight for a school母mother home aid is highlighted as a standout moment of the session.
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Lafayett
Maron
Mquor
Interurban
Union Tractidh
Widener
Elkins
Philadelphia
New York
Widener-Elking
Union Traction
Traction Company
Indianapolis Street Railway
Iithe Gallaher
Evansville
Remedy hailed by Fair Play man for chronic dysentery
Mr C B Wingfield of Fair Play Missouri credits Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with long standing relief after thirty five years of chronic dysentery. Sold by Clapp Drugstore. Also promotes Mrs Austin pancake flour as a fine breakfast option.
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C. B. Wingfield
Fair ‘Play, Mo
Chamberlain
Clapp Drugstere
Dangers of Pneumonia and Cough Remedies Plague Early 1900s
A historical advertisement summary notes neglecting a cold may cause pneumonia, stressing Foley s Honey and Tar and Chamberlain s Cough Remedy as effective treatments. It highlights claims of rapid relief for grip and coughs, warns against substitutes, and lists local druggists and stock notices for an industrial loan association.
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Folay
Foley
Smith & Winton
B and O W Excursions Fare to New Orleans
The B and O Western excursion offer from New Orleans is posted for April 11 12 and 13 in 1903. Round trip fare with final return limit April 19 requires ticket deposits and a 50 cent extension fee if extended to April 17.
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National” Manufacturies
Association
New Orleans Ea
New Orleans
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Washington Goyette
P. A. Hastings
Mangr
Prop
East Third Street
Telephods
Labe
Jobo O'Neall
Sesaton Gora
Senate
Bryaza
Common” Council
Daviess
Greene
Puboia
Congress
William Jennings Bryan
Account Southern Teachers’ Association
Ington
Bome
Princeton
Claes
Princeton Clarion News
L. H. Treator
Board of Trade
Creager
Viocennes
Miers
Freon
Wohlie
BF. Jackson & CO
Fife
Indianapolis
L. F. Hunemeier’s Farmers’ Drug Store
la Li Clark
Aig BO Et
Wake Charles
Hugh Conlin
Ilinois
Lows Station Junction
Caracas
Orinoco
Barcelona
Carupano
Guatira
Parker
London
Campbell
City Temple
Joa. Parker
K- Large
Transacions
Terra Haute
Elizabeth Johnson
Coal Bluff
New Haven,Conn
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Official
Antayest _Ind
Justice’s Court
Lafayette Underwear Comrpany
Desser
Jell O
Santeer
Grocem
Ay Chamberlain
Clapps Drug Store
J. J. Havens
Versailles
J. N. Jones
Chamberlain's
Gale
Clapps Rug Store
Dean
Austin
Waita
F. Arnold
Arnold, Is
A.J. Nusbaum
Batesville
Ithex
Goodspeed and
Weston
Knox and
Daviess Counties
Daviess County
Eunon Chamberlain
A. F.clark
Glade Springs
Clapp Drug Store
Industrial Saving’,and Loan Association
Law Office
Wadsworth & Williams
W. Q. Wrirtas
Pecy
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